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    Touring

    Think road trips with coastal views, walking tours taking in iconic city centre sites, a cycle route fit for a Queen through Royal Deeside - there’s a route with your name on it.

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    Great Outdoors

    Venture out in the crisp and clear fresh air with views for miles across great estates and heathery moors.

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    Culture & Arts

    Embrace and discover Scottish culture in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Join us as we celebrate ancient traditions and spark new ones.

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    History & Heritage

    Ancient sites and symbols, mysterious standing stones, towering granite walls and legendary castles mark Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as a heartland of Scottish history.

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    Golf

    The panoramic views and elemental power of our courses can take a golfer’s breath away. We are home to some of the world's most famous and challenging golf courses.

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    Food & Drink

    Full-flavoured, hearty and comforting world-famous Aberdeen Angus beef, seafood and whisky. And, as the home of Brewdog, leading the way in the craft beer revolution.

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    Experiences

    Become a master chocolatier or take a butchery class - Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is well served for foodies looking for an experience.

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    Breakfast & Brunch

    Kick start your day with a locally produced breakfast or brunch. It’s the most important meal of the day, after all!

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    Lunch

    Enjoy a lunch with a view, watch the world go by in a quaint café, or relax alfresco in one of our award winning parks or gardens

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    Evening Meal

    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are well known for rich local produce with restaurants serving up fresh seafood, Aberdeen Angus Beef and wild game

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    Michelin Guide restaurants in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire.

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    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have long been serving up some of Scotland’s most premium local produce creating a name for itself as an iconic food destination.

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    Eat Local

    Find our best local produce in quaint deli cafes, traditional pubs and stylish Michelin Guide restaurants across the region

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    Sweet Treats

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with stylish afternoon teas, famous ice cream parlours and freshly baked cakes & local delicacies

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    Bars

    Find a true Scottish bar experience

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    Whisky

    Discover the “The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire”, produced by distilleries dating from the 18th and 19th centuries

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    Towns + Villages

    Discover Aberdeenshire, which is made up of some of Scotland’s most celebrated towns and villages

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    Where to Stay

    Stay in quirky coastal carriages, welcoming B&B’s, and chic boutique hotels. We have something to suit all tastes and budgets

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    Getting Here

    Aberdeen is well connected globally with its own international airport, railway station, ferry terminal and bus station

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    Getting Around

    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire can be easily explored by most modes of transport

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    Suggested Itineraries

    Check out our suggested itineraries and make the most of your trip to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we come together to celebrate ancient traditions and spark new ones into life. To really embrace and experience this special place, join in with an event or festival during your stay.

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The Equality Exhibition

The Equality Council UK presents an inspiring and informative exhibition around ...

Jul. 19, 2018 - Sep. 19, 2019 12:00pm — 5:00pm

Laurence Stephen Lowry’s Canal and Factories

View a masterpiece by one of the most popular British artists of the twentieth c...

Sep. 7, 2018 - May. 12, 2019 11:00am — 4:00pm

Scotland's Early Silver

Discover the story of Scotland’s early silver, and how this precious metal helpe...

Oct. 24, 2018 - Mar. 17, 2019 11:00am — 5:00pm

Aberdeen Christmas Village - Broad Street Market

Nov. 22 - Dec. 31, 2018

Aberdeen Christmas Village

More details to be announced soon

Nov. 22 - Dec. 31, 2018

The Crafters Roadshow

Join The Makers and their amazing creations for another fantastic Christmas Art ...

Nov. 22 - Dec. 23, 2018 9:00am — 9:00pm

Santa's grotto at Den and the Glen

Hosted at popular child-friendly park Den and the Glen in Maryculter, Santa's gr...

Nov. 22 - Dec. 23, 2018 10:00am — 5:00pm

Royal Deeside Railway Santa Steam Trains

Santa will be on board the steam trains again this year with presents for the ch...

Nov. 24 - Dec. 24, 2018 10:30am — 3:30pm

Ythanbank Reindeer

Visit Aberdeenshire's only reindeer herd who live at home all year round along w...

Nov. 30 - Dec. 24, 2018

In Miniature by Butterworth

Original Art exhibition of Scottish fine art images in miniature by the artists ...

Dec. 1, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2019 11:00am — 4:00pm

Aberdeen Nativity Scene

Dec. 3, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019

Santa's Grotto at Bon Accord

Santa only has one home this Christmas, and that's Bon Accord!

Dec. 17 - 24, 2018 10:00am — 1:00pm

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